DUE TOMORROW: COMPOSITION #1 (Rhythm or Jingle)
LATE WORK: Reading Reflection Number 1

NEW WORK FOR TODAY: Listening Portfolio Number 1: Rhythm and Melody

We are going to listen to pieces that accentuate rhythm and melody in one way or another. Your job:

1.  Pick 3 (THREE) of the following pieces and 1 (ONE) of your choice.
2. Listen to them. For the pieces below, visit http://tdsb.naxosmusiclibrary.com/ (see Ms. Simmons for password) or find them on YouTube.
3. Write a paragraph (250-300 words) response to EACH piece.

In writing your response, consider the questions of the Critical Analysis Process:

Initial Reaction

• What is your first impression of the music?
• What does it remind you of?
• What is your emotional reaction?
• What puzzles you about this music? Do you have any questions?
• Can you make any personal connections to it?

Description

• rhythm - speed?
• melody - improvisation?
• harmony - major/minor?
• texture - layers?
• form - how is organized?
• dynamics - loud, soft?
• timbre - the instruments used?
• other comments on the feel, mood or affect of the piece

Listening Portfolio Playlist Number 1: Rhythm and Melody

1. STRAVINSKY: Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring) - Part I: Adoration of the Earth: The Augurs of Spring - Dances of the Young Girls
2. DESMOND: Take Five
3. MOZART: Serenade No. 13 in G major, K. 525, "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" - I. Allegro
4. MANCINI: Breakfast at Tiffanys: Moon River
5. VIVALDI: The 4 Seasons: Violin Concerto in E major, "La primavera" (Spring): I. Allegro
6. ITAGAKI: Shutsujin (Departure to the Front) - Daiko (Drum)
7. PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64  - Act I: Dance of the Knights
8. MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition (orch. M. Ravel) - V. Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks
9. BERNSTEIN: West Side Story: Symphonic Dances - IV. Mambo
10. and don't forget, one of your own choice!

These will be due emailed to lauren.simmons@tdsb.on.ca by Wednesday February 11.